About this group
We are New Hampshire residents working to raise awareness among the public and lawmakers about the risk of human extinction from runaway machine intelligence (RMI). These AI systems, if developed, would surpass human capabilities across virtually all domains, act autonomously, and become impossible for humanity to control.
Hundreds of AI scientists and experts, including the "godfathers" of AI, who are the two most cited computer scientists of all time, and Nobel prize and Turing award winners, signed a [public statement], stating that mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority, alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war. A long and growing list of experts have continued to warn about the accelerating rate of frontier AI development, while AI safety research lags years behind. Many have quit lucrative jobs in order to speak out on this issue.
We believe a risk of this magnitude demands decisive action. Developing runaway machine intelligence is a choice, not an inevitability. We support ControlAI's campaign to prohibit the development of runaway machine intelligence, and we make sure New Hampshire's lawmakers hear about it from their own constituents.
Our nonpartisan volunteer group turns concern into action through public outreach, educational events, and meetings with lawmakers. We help people understand the risks, make their voices heard, and build support for preventing them.
Who should join
Everyone is welcome - no technical background is needed. Join our regular meetings and public activities to learn more, meet others who care, and help protect our shared future!
Get involved
Click Join, then hop into our WhatsApp group to hear about the next meeting and upcoming actions.
Find tools to contact your representatives, and other resources, here:https://act.controlai.org/
Frequently asked questions
Can anyone from anywhere in New Hampshire join?
Yes! We welcome all New Hampshire residents and most of our work can be done from home.
How much time does it take?
As much or as little as you have. Writing one letter or making one call to your legislator's office is a real contribution. More active members may also meet with lawmakers, help staff tabling events, etc - whatever you are comfortable with.
Does it cost anything?
No. Membership is free, and ControlAI provides the materials and training we use.
Do I have to talk to lawmakers?
No. Some members prefer writing, tabling, or spreading the word to friends and family. If you do want to meet with a legislator, we'll prepare you and go with you.
Isn't this science fiction?
Many independent, world class experts and organizations have expressed that sufficiently advanced AI presents a serious danger to humanity. The companies building these systems say on the record that superintelligence is their goal. Many of their own leaders also have also signed statements warning that AI could cause human extinction.
Statement on AI Extinction Risk:https://aistatement.com/
We take them at their word.
Is this a partisan group?
No. We work with Republicans, Democrats, and independents. Keeping humans in control of AI shouldn't be a left or right issue.
What is ControlAI?
ControlAI is a nonprofit organization campaigning to prevent Runaway Machine Intelligence (RMI). It works in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Germany, and its team has briefed more than 400 lawmakers across those four countries. It also provides the campaign tools, briefings and training that local groups like ours use.
Where can I learn more about this issue?
This is a great place to start:https://controlai.org/learn-more
Here's more background on the history of AI and AI safety:https://chronicle.torchbearer.community/
If you have more questions, or would like further information, please don't hesitate to ask -- or stop by a group meeting!